Community Insider Fall 2017 - Page 4

THE INSIDER
TALKING SERVICE
& TEAMWORK!
W
ith FALL 2017 just behind us, there is much good news to share in
this column. The growing evolution and “teamwork” of the Home
Owners Association industry is taking hold across San Diego
County. The stories shared by property managers, home owner
leaders and the businesses whose services support association living are about
teamwork, pride, quality governance and service.
Richard Ybarra, a San Diego
native, attended St. Augustine
High, SDSU and earned
a graduate degree from
Harvard University. He has
been CAI San Diego Executive
Director for one year.
Richard brings an extensive
Management Background in
nonprofits, Business, Politics
and Government Agencies
and brings a passion for
teamwork, coaching and
reaching goals.
Summer Highlights: Splendid “Wine Night” at Vintana, Fourth of July themed
Trade Show with excellent “Handling Contracts” lunch program, record
attendance at “Community Leadership” manager’s class, and Tiki Night Party
(of the summer) at the Mission Bay Hilton. This one had it all – fabulous venue
and bay background, exquisite food, island music and fire dancer, limbo
champions, drawing prizes, and lots of fun! Mahalo - attendees. Those who
missed, mark Friday, July 13, 2018 on your calendars!
August 4th North County Trade Show and excellent “Significance of Trees”
lunch program, continued CAI San Diego’s “island summer” theme. “Day at the
Races” saw lots of winners in CAI’s circle, where the surf meets the turf, in old
Del Mar. Additional summer offerings included M203 Financial Management
and September 15th “1960’s themed” SD Trade Show. On July 15th CAISD also
provided more than 50 volunteers and over 1000 pounds of food to “Feeding
America”.
Congrats CAI San Diego Board of Directors! As of June 30, 2017, CAISD is
in the black financially - first time since 2011. Thank you to CAI members for
sponsorships, registrations and contributions. Great going team CAI! When
asked “what is making the difference?” the answer is simple: members are stepping up, especially by inviting
colleagues and clients who are not yet CAI members, to attend events. Great organizations grow by ones. A
member brings someone, then another one, and another one…simple formula for success. Keep bringing folks.
Non-CAI members and the general public, who want to see, know and learn about “better communities”, should
always be invited to the business networking and fun that is CAI.
RECOGNITION to Kelly Mercado, BDS General Contractors, for being selected statewide CAI CLAC “Volunteer of
the Year”!
Looking ahead:
Saturday, September 23 Board Leadership Workshop
Friday, October 6
CAI Golf Classic
Friday, November 10
North County Morning Leadership Program
Tuesday, November 14
Business Partner Appreciation Reception
Friday, January 19
Annual Awards & Gala
CAI advertisers and members are the top professional service providers serving San Diego County HOA’s.
If you are looking for information, knowledge and/or services for your community, join, contact or call CAI
San Diego. San Diego Community Insider – for enjoyable community living.
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